Prakash Singh Prakash Singh Asked 5 months ago

How long do kidney beans take to cook?

I'm trying a new recipe today that uses kidney beans, and I want to make sure they're cooked properly. I've soaked them overnight, but I'm not sure about the boiling time. How long do kidney beans usually take to cook until they're soft?

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Shanta Devi Shanta Devi Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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Beta, rajma ko agar acche se bhigo do na, toh jaldi pak jaate hain. Poori raat bhigo kar rakho, subah pressure cooker mein 20-25 minute mein ho jaayenge, aaram se.

Aryan Sharma Aryan Sharma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, 8-10 hours soak kar lo, phir cooker mein 5-6 whistles. Mere liye toh itna hi lagta hai, ban jaate hain ekdum perfect. Try karlo!

Priya Das Priya Das Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

If you soak them overnight, you save a lot on gas, haan. Around 20-30 minutes in a pressure cooker after that. Otherwise, direct cook karne mein bohot time aur gas waste hota hai.

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Sunita Menon Sunita Menon Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Please make sure they are thoroughly cooked. Undercooked kidney beans can cause an upset stomach. If you're concerned about your digestion after eating them, always speak to a doctor. For cooking, overnight soak and 25-30 mins pressure cook is standard.

Rahul Singh Rahul Singh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Most cooking apps or online recipes will tell you to soak them 8-12 hours, then pressure cook for 20-30 mins. I usually set a timer for 6-7 whistles on medium flame. Works every time for perfectly soft rajma!

Meena Kapoor Meena Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Hmm, kidney beans are good for health, but always ensure they are properly cooked to avoid any digestive issues. Soaking overnight and then about 25-30 mins in a pressure cooker works best for me.

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Rohan Bhatia Rohan Bhatia Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Patience is key, just like in yoga. Bhigo ke rakho raat bhar, usse ache se digest bhi hote hain. Phir dheere-dheere pressure cooker mein, 20-30 minute mein ready. Swasth rehna hai toh sabar se karna hoga.

Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Hello! For kidney beans, the trick is always to soak them well, ideally overnight. Then, in a pressure cooker, it takes about 25-30 minutes after the first whistle on a medium flame. Don't forget a pinch of salt while boiling to help them soften.

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